Mercury goes retrograde 3-4 times a year and I’m sure we’ve all felt the result of technology mishaps, miscommunications, and regrettable agreements.
I like to brew a tea with some of my favorite Mercury-aligned herbs to keep me clear—especially against the classic miscommunications running rampant during retrograde. These herbs associated with Mercury bring us clear thought, speech, and understanding, along with basic protection and a sprinkle of much needed luck.
Gather:
1 teaspoon of each: lavender, peppermint & red clover, a small bowl, and your favorite tea cup
In Ceremony:
Mix the lavender, peppermint, and red clover in a small bowl. While mixing, preferably by hand, ask the herbs to bring forth their protective and mind clarifying properties. Ask aloud, as the herbs awaken and attune to your needs. If you have specific events, meetings, etc., coming up during Mercury Retrograde, feel free to speak very clearly about how you’d like these to unfold.
Take a pinch of the herbs and sprinkle them on the earth as an offering in exchange for the plants’ assistance. Ask for good luck and protection as you offer your gift.
Brew the rest of the herbs in hot water for 10 minutes. Strain and drink while keeping focused on your intentions. It’s helpful to feel into the plants energies… can you sense the clarity they bring or feel the energy rise towards your mind? Do you feel held and protected?
When complete, give the strained herbs back to the earth to be composted, again in gratitude for their support and to bring completion to the ritual.
You may like blend up a big batch of this loose tea to drink throughout the whole retrograde period!